Baltimore, Maryland vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 77.0% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $106,199 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Arlington
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Baltimore, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  496.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher